Software Development Engineer - Systems
H-1B Salary Data · 17 certified filings
$189,765Avg. Salary
$132,267Minimum
$226,158Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer - Systems is $189,765 — 56% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 17 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer - Systems?
The average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer - Systems is $189,765 based on 17 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $132,267 to $226,158.
$189,765
Average
$132,267
Minimum
$226,158
Maximum
17
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Development Engineer - Systems
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $189,764 | 17 |
Section 2
Software Development Engineer - Systems Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cupertino, CA | $193,967 | 14 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.